In conjunction with the League of Paranormal Investigators, staff at Deering Estate, community members and others share ghostly stories that some say took place at local sites like Cauley Square, Lummus Park, Deering Estate at Cutler and Loxahatchee Nature Preserve. 7-9 p.m. Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Palmetto Bay. Details: (305) 235-1668 or www.deeringestate.org.

TENNIS STARS

Meet some of the tennis stars competing in the Sony Ericsson Open at a two-night party tour. 8 p.m. CocoWalk, 3015 Grand Ave., Coconut Grove. Additional event 7 p.m. March 26 at The Shops at Sunset Place, 5701 Sunset Drive, South Miami. Free. Details: www.sonyericssonopen.com.

Tropical Park brings to mind weekday picnics and Christmas festivities, but did you know it has its own equestrian center with two clay show rings, two grass courses and seating for 1,000? Check out the facility and watch magnificent Paso Finos strutting their stuff at the Florida Paso Fino Horse Show. 8 a.m. Tropical Park Equestrian Center, 7900 SW 40th St. Continues on Sunday. Details: (305) 226-8316 or www.miamidade.gov/parks/parks/equestrian.asp.

In this new coach tour presented by the Historical Museum of Southern Florida, historian Dr. Paul George takes attendees inside some of South Florida’s most famed and beautiful hotel lobbies. Entertaining stories about the lobbies will be shared during visits to the Biltmore, Fontainebleau, Essex and more. 10 a.m.-1p.m. Historical Museum of Southern Florida, 101 W Flagler St., Miami. $39 members. $44 nonmembers. Details: www.hmsf.org.

Sunday 3/28

Feeling creative? The South Beach Photomarathon challenges participants to take four photographs of six specified topics within four hours. But not so fast —marathon goers are encouraged to mingle with other participants, take a lunch break and enjoy the scenery, followed by cocktails at the botanical garden. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. $20-$75. Details: www.fotomission.org.

James McGee, former US ambassador to Zimbabwe, discusses "Zimbabwe: A Country on the Precipice" as part of a Florida International University African and African Diaspora Studies lecture series. 4 p.m. reception. 5:30 p.m. lecture. Florida International University, 11200 SW Eighth St., Sweetwater. Reception in GL 422. Lecture in GL 220. Details: (305) 348-4264 or www.fiu.edu.